Surgery 101 Podcast: Episodes 21–30

Abstract

Abstract This resource is a series of podcasts intended to serve as brief introductions to and reviews of surgical topics for medical students. Each topic is covered in 15–20 minutes so that learners can quickly grasp the basic concepts relating to a common surgical problem. Learning objectives are provided for each topic; episodes are divided into chapters and conclude with several key points to summarize the topic. Topics covered in this module include pyloric stenosis, surgery of the spleen, postoperative complications, heart transplantation, liver transplantation, pancreatic cancer, aortic dissection, coronary artery bypass grafting, pediatric antenatal hydronephrosis and vesicoureteral reflux, and pediatric incontinence and infection. We recommend that episodes be provided to students before a seminar to allow them to quickly get to grips with basic information on a topic. This way, the time in face-to-face teaching can be spent applying knowledge to specific clinical scenarios. Our students also report listening to podcasts during dedicated study time, while reviewing before an examination, while on call, and while travelling or exercising. We have also used the podcasts within a seminar format, with students and presenters listening to the podcast together and discussing the topics raised. Surgery 101 has been produced since October 2008; it was created by Dr. Parveen Boora and Dr. Jonathan White and is currently produced by the Undergrad Surgery Mobile Podcasting Studio Team with the assistance of the members of the Surgery Department at the University of Alberta.

Keywords

• Pyloric Stenosis
• Postoperative Complications
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Aortic Dissection
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Urinary Tract Infections